Dietes are large, wild irises native to South Africa, and are often called Fairy Irises. They are graceful, hearty and spread quickly in the right conditions. They are beautiful and inspired this floral motif so that I could bring Summer’s beauty to a Winter’s day. This pillow can be a very mild introduction to Fair Isle knitting if working only the small Peerie charts. Once you’ve got the hang of the technique, you may choose to incorporate a larger design and bring in some more advanced Fair Isle techniques. Whether you stick with Peerie blooms or bring in Dietes, you’ll learn the basics of Fair Isle colorwork and might find yourself with a collection of Dietes pillows spreading across your couch or bed.